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Hometown of Tris Speaker

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Hubbard, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 31° 50' 47.02959999996", -96° 47' 42.36142999992"
 
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    (1888 - 1958) A legend in his own time, Tris Speaker was born, educated and buried here. Known as the Grey Eagle, he was the first Texan named to National Baseball Hall of Fame. First man elevated to Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Was on Boston's 1912 and 1915 World Series winning teams. Managed Cleveland Indians in their first pennant win, 1920. At 18 began professional play at $50 a month. Became a smart, able business man. Never wasted big money of playing career. Always came home to Hubbard. Here he was lifetime member of volunteer fire department.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Hometown of Tris Speaker Historical Marker Location Map, Hubbard, Texas